Updated: 06/28/2007

ADDED: 5/29/07

LEW Club Weekend & Holiday Ride Schedule

June   3             9:00        Valley City to Wooster - 80 flat miles.

June 10             9:00        Sunday in June (contact CTC for details) - 10/25/50/62/100 miles.

June 10           10:00        Bike Path Series: Elyria to Kipton via North Coast Inland Trail - 28 miles.

June 16             9:00        Women's Ride: Olmsted Falls to Oberlin - 45 miles.

June 17             9:00        Bonnie Park to Medina - 50 flat miles.

June 24             9:00        Hinckley Reservation to Orrville - 60/70 rolling miles.

June 24           10:00        Bike Path Series: Sippo Valley Trail - 20 miles.

July   1              9:00        Bradley Woods to Vermillion - 55 flat miles.

July   4             10:00      Holiday Hawaiian Shirt ride start from Scenic Park to Cleveland Flats for
                                       lunch - 30 flat miles.

July   8              9:00       Scenic Park to Euclid - 45 flat miles.

July   8            10:00        Bike Path Ride: Edgewater Park to Euclid - 30 flat miles.

July 15              9:00        Bonnie Park to Doylestown - 70 miles.

July 21              9:00        Women's Ride: Lakewood Park to Euclid & Ingenuity Festival - 40 miles.

July 22              9:00        Olmsted Falls - Cleveland Ingenuity Ride - 60/65 miles.

July 22            10:00        Bike Path Ride: Huron River Greenway & Norwalk-Monroeville.

July 29              9:00        Bonnie Park to Sand Run - 65 rolling miles.

Please consult club website for maps & details
 

Weekday Rides

Tuesday Evenings – Short, slower (C-pace) rides starting from the parking lot behind the Fairview Park Post Office at West 220th Street & Lorain Road, 6:30 p.m., weather permitting. Usually 10 to 18 miles in length, these are recommended for beginning and slower riders. For details call Greg James at 440-331-9419.

Wednesday Evenings – The “Mod” (Moderate Pace) Rides will leave from the Olmsted Falls Public Library lower parking lot at 6:30 Wednesday nights, weather permitting, of course. These qualify as B rides, with distances varying from 20 to 40 miles, and will be led by Marc Snitzer and Greg James. For more information, contact Marc Snitzer at 440-236-3017, e-mail at msnitz@windstream.net, or Greg James at 440-331-9419 (email at clockwerke@aol.com).

Regular Club Wednesday Evenings – Moderate to fast pace, 20-30 mile rides starting at 6:30 pm from the parking lot of the Berea Library (in the Berea Commons area off of East Bridge Street and South Rocky River Road), weather permitting. For details, contact Jim Boland at 440-686-0108 (jboland@apk.net).
 

Weekend Club Rides

In the interest of looking out for the well-being of club members and guests, each ride will have a Ride Leader, who volunteers for the month, and a defined pace. Their responsibility is to keep the main group at that pace, and ensure that no riders are left behind. All riders must wear an approved helmet. If the scheduled ride for any given date is an invitational, or starts outside the tri-county area (Cuyahoga, Lorain, Medina), a pick-up ride will start from Olmsted Falls East River Park at the normal start time for the month.

The 2007 Women’s Rides Series

In order to provide as many opportunities as possible to ride amongst bicyclists with common interests, we are pleased to present the Lake Erie Wheelers Women’s Rides, which will be held on the third Saturday of each month, from April through October. This year, Peggy Sands will lead these rides, at a C or B pace, from various starting points. For details, please contact Peggy at 440-320-5871 (p-sands@sbcglobal.net).

 

The 2007 Ohio Bike Path Series

This year we are proud to continue the popular Ohio Bike Path Series, conducted entirely on bicycle paths or all-purpose trails, supplementing the regular Sunday rides. These will usually be held the second Sunday of each month, from May to October, with an additional Bike Path Ride on the fourth Sunday of June through September, as we introduce a few new trails for the sake of variety. These will be “C” level rides, beginning at 10:00am, with a stop for lunch. All riders must wear a helmet and be club members, unless a signed signature card is obtained in advance. All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

The Ohio Bike Path rides, distances, & Ride Leaders, for this month, and the next:

June 10  Elyria to Kipton via North Coast Inland Trail 28 miles  Dan Izuka

June 24  Sippo Valley Trail 20 miles        John Whitaker

July   8    Edgewater Park to Euclid 30 miles        Richard Edmister

 

2007 Rail ‘n Trail and Road Route Ramble Tour

For 2007 the tour is two events in one: Rail N Trail for the casual rider and the Road Route Ramble for serious road cyclists.

 

Rail N Trail:

Sunday, August 12th marks the Lake Erie Wheelers’ 4th Annual Rail-n-Trail Tour. Board the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad at Rockside Station at 10:00am, where attendants will load your bike onto the baggage cars. Once on board, riders will view the scenic Cuyahoga Valley National Park from the comfort of the passenger cars as the train transports you and your bicycle to Akron North Station. Upon arrival, snacks and refreshments will be provided.

The ride begins at North Station and proceeds down a marked bike lane to Mustill Store, the newest restored building and museum along the trail. From there, riders begin their journey on the Cuyahoga Valley Tow Path back to Rockside Station. After 15 miles on the towpath trail, stop at the historic Stanford House for a homemade spaghetti lunch.

The Rockside Station is located on 7900 Old Rockside Road, about 1/2 mile west of Canal Road. Riders must arrive between 8:30 and 9:30am to pick up their train pass, meal ticket, and load their bicycles. Please be early! The train departs at 10:00am. The price of admission, which covers the ride, snacks and lunch, is $35 for adults, and $30 for children aged 10 years and under.

 

The 2007 LEW Club Picnic

The LEW Club Picnic will be held on Saturday, August 4th at Jim Boland’s residence in North Olmstead. At this time, there is no ride scheduled in association with this event.

-ADDED: 4/14/07

LEW Club Weekend & Holiday Ride Schedule
May 6       9:00 Bonnie Park to Peninsula - Stanford House Pancakes -50 miles.
May 13     9:00 Bonnie Park to Scenic Park -50 miles.
May 13     10:00 Bike Path Ride: Berea Falls to Scenic Park -28 miles.
May 19     9:00 Women's Ride: Bonnie Park to Brecksville -30 miles.
May 20     9:00 Tour de Cleveland -30/65 miles.
May 27     9:00 Brecksville to Chagrin and Burton -45/65 miles.
May 28     10:00 Holiday Hawaiian Shirt ride start from Scenic Park to Cleveland Flats for
                 lunch -30 flat miles.
June 3     9:00 Valley City to Wooster -80 flat miles.
June 10   9:00 Sunday in June (contact CTC for details) - 10/25/50/62/100
June 10   10:00 Bike Path Series: Elyria to Kipton via North Coast Inland Trail - 28 miles.
June 16   9:00 Women's Ride: Olmsted Falls to Oberlin - 45 miles.
June 17   9:00 Bonnie Park to Medina - 50 flat miles.
June 24   9:00 Hinckley Reservation to Orrville - 60/70 rolling miles.
June 24   10:00 Bike Path Series: Sippo Valley Trail - 20 miles.

Ride Start Locations (Please consult club website for maps & details):
Berea Falls      In S. Rocky River Reservation, on Valley Parkway, 1/4 mile north of Barrett

                         Road (3/4 mile north of Bagley Road; near viewing platform).
Bonnie Park    In Strongsville, in the Mill Stream Run Reservation, west of Albion Road &

                         Valley Parkway.
Brecksville      In Cuyahoga Valley National Park, at Station Rd. parking lot east of

                         Riverview Rd. (just south of Rt. 82).
Elyria               Parking lot at end of 2nd & 3rd Streets, 1/4 mile west of South Gateway

                         Blvd. in Elyria, Ohio.
Hinckley Res.  Parking lot on Bellus Rd., across from Hinckley Lake, just east of Hinckley

                         Hills Rd. (Ohio 606) in Hinckley, Ohio.
Olmsted Falls Olmsted Falls East River Park, on Lewis Rd, between Bagley and Water

                         Street, across from Chestnut Grove Cemetery.
Scenic Park     Parking lot at marina in North Rocky River Reservation, off of Valley

                         Parkway, located 1/2 mile south of Detroit Road, in Lakewood.
Valley City      Liverpool Elementary School, at West River Road and School Street.

Weekday Evening Rides
Tuesday Evenings – Short, slower (C-pace) rides starting from the parking lot behind the Fairview Park Post Office at West 220th Street & Lorain Road, 6:30 p.m., weather permitting. Usually 10 to 18 miles in length, these are recommended for beginning and slower riders. For details call Greg James at 440-331-9419.
Wednesday Evenings – The “Mod” (Moderate Pace) Rides will leave from the Olmsted Falls Public Library lower parking lot at 6:30 Wednesday nights, weather permitting, of course. These qualify as B rides, with distances varying from 20 to 40 miles, and will be led by Marc Snitzer and Greg James. For more information, contact Marc Snitzer at 440-236-3017, e-mail at msnit@juno.com, or Greg James at 440-331-9419 (email at clockwerke@aol.com).
Regular Club Wednesday Evenings – Moderate to fast pace, 20-30 mile rides starting at 6:30 pm from the parking lot of the Berea Library (in the Berea Commons area off of East Bridge Street and South Rocky River Road), weather permitting. For details, contact Jim Boland at 440-686-0108 (jboland@apk.net).

Weekend Club Rides
In the interest of looking out for the well-being of club members and guests, each ride will have a Ride Leader, who volunteers for the month, and a defined pace. Their responsibility is to keep the main group at that pace, and ensure that no riders are left behind. All riders must wear an approved helmet. The ride pace levels are as follows:
      A – Brisk pace with paceline likely, regrouping every 30 to 60 minutes with a 10

            minute wait, maximum. Usual speed is 18 – 20+ mph.

B – Touring pace with pacelines possible, regrouping every 30 to 45 minutes and waiting for all riders to assemble. Usual speeds are 15 – 18 mph.

C – Relaxed pace with no pacelines and frequent regroups for all riders. Usual speeds are 12 – 15 mph.

If the scheduled ride for any given date is an invitational, or starts outside the tri-county area (Cuyahoga, Lorain, Medina), a pick-up ride will start from Olmsted Falls East River Park at the normal start time for the month.

The 2007 Women’s Rides Series
In order to provide as many opportunities as possible to ride amongst bicyclists with common interests, we are pleased to announce the Lake Erie Wheelers Women’s Rides, which will be held on the third Saturday of each month, from April through October. This year, Peggy Sands will lead these rides, at a C or B pace, from various starting points. For details, please contact Peggy at 440-320-5871 (p-sands@sbcglobal.net).

The 2007 Ohio Bike Path Series
This year we are proud to continue the popular Ohio Bike Path Series, conducted entirely on bicycle paths or all-purpose trails, supplementing the regular Sunday rides. These will usually be held the second Sunday of each month, from May to October, with an additional Bike Path Ride on the fourth Sunday of June through September, as we introduce a few new trails for some variety.

Last year we drew many members, their families, and some guests. We hope to attract new riders unused to riding in groups, folks uncomfortable riding on roads and competing with motor vehicles, and seasoned riders out for the pure joy of riding with friends. These will be “C” level rides, beginning at 10:00am, with a stop for lunch. All riders must wear a helmet and be club members, unless a signed signature card is obtained in advance. All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

The Ohio Bike Path rides, distances, & Ride Leaders, for the early 2007 Season:
May 13:      Berea Falls to Scenic Park                                28 miles      John Whitaker
June 10:    Elyria to Kipton via N. Coast Inland Trail          28 miles     Dan Izuka
Please consult the 2007 Club Ride Schedule (included in member packet) for more Ohio Bike Path Rides.

The April, 2007 Club Meeting
At President Dave Schneider’s direction, the meeting came to order, and commenced with the reading of the minutes by the Secretary. After these were accepted, the Treasurer’s report was given, which indicated a balance sufficient for the club’s anticipated expenses. The Membership Chairman stated that the club had 84 paid members.

Old business began with the announcement that Rail-n-Trail would be held on August 12th. Marketing for the event was gearing up, with the two portions being billed as separate yet simultaneous events, each appealing to different groups: the Rail-n-Trail train & bike ride on the Towpath, and the Road Route Ramble as a challenging open-road ride for regular bicyclists. The brochures promoting each portion will be ready early in May. Old business continued with a reminder of the weekday rides available for members. Eric Overton spoke up to express his disappointment that nobody showed up to brave the bitter weather to ride April 7th’s L.D.P.P.R.

New business opened with an account of the recent dedication of the Hilliard Road Bike Lanes in Westlake, from the Rocky River municipal boundary to the High School. It was mentioned that Rocky River had considered, and then tabled extending the lanes into their city; they may move ahead with it if enough encouragement (and pressure) is brought to bear. Dave Schneider announced that this was the last meeting until October, then adjourned the meeting on behalf of Sherman McKee, proprietor of Bike Authority, who gave a fascinating presentation of the latest in bicycle technologies and accessories.

LEW Touring Division News
Tom Meara has stepped down as Chairman of the Touring Division. Until such time as someone steps forward to organize and lead the activities of the Touring Division, the number of events consists of the two tours listed, with known & committed participants.

Planned overnight tours for the 2007 Touring Season:
Tour Destination                                           Date                   Ride Captains
Stanford House (Pancake ride)                   May 5-6                   TBA
Popcorn/Hancock Horizontal Hundred       Sept. 7-9                  TBA

Prospective riders are expected to be physically fit, properly attired & equipped, with bicycles suitable for the routes in question (and adequately maintained).

-ADDED 3/28/07

LEW Club Weekend & Holiday Ride Schedule

Apr.   1      9:00   Scenic Park to Euclid - 45 flat miles

Apr.   7      8:00   L.D.P.S.R. - Seville to Doylestown - 100+ flat to rolling miles

Apr.   8      9:00   Olmsted Falls to Medina - 46 miles

Apr. 14      8:00   L.D.P.S.R. - Chagrin Falls to Chardon - 130/90 rolling miles 

Apr. 15      9:00   Bonnie Park to Richfield - 40 hilly miles

Apr. 21      8:00   L.D.P.S.R. - Kent to West Branch State Park (Campbellsport) - 122/85 rolling miles

Apr. 21      9:00   Women’s Ride: Lakewood Park to Little Italy - 35 miles

Apr. 22      9:00   Olmsted Falls to Oberlin and Kipton - 50/60 miles

Apr. 28      8:00   L.D.P.S.R. - Oberlin to Wooster - 130/90 flat miles

Apr. 29      9:00   Brecksville (Station Road) to Kent - 50/60 miles

May   6      9:00   Bonnie Park to Peninsula - Stanford House Pancakes - 50 miles.

May 13      9:00   Bonnie Park to Scenic Park - 50 miles.

May 13    10:00   Bike Path Ride: Berea Falls to Scenic Park - 28 miles.

May 19      9:00   Women's Ride: Bonnie Park to Brecksville - 30 miles.

May 20      9:00   Tour de Cleveland - 30/65 miles.

May 27      9:00   Brecksville to Chagrin and Burton - 45/65 miles.

May 28      9:00   Holiday Hawaiian Shirt ride start from Scenic Park to Cleveland Flats for lunch - 30 flat miles.

Ride Start Locations (Please consult club website for maps & details):

Berea Falls              In S. Rocky River Reservation, on Valley Parkway, ¼ mile north of Barrett Road (¾ mile north of Bagley Road; near viewing platform).

Bonnie Park            In Strongsville, in the Mill Stream Run Reservation, west of Albion Road & Valley Parkway.

Brecksville              in Cuyahoga Valley National Park, at Station Rd. parking lot east of Riverview Rd. (just south of Rt. 82).

Lakewood Park       Picnic area and parking lot, in Lakewood, north of Lake and Belle Avenues.

Olmsted Falls          Olmsted Falls East River Park, on Lewis Rd, between Bagley and Water Street, across from Chestnut Grove Cemetery.

Scenic Park             Parking lot at marina in North Rocky River Reservation, off of Valley Parkway ½ mile south of Detroit Road, in Lakewood.

Weekday Rides:

Tuesday Evenings – Short, slower (C-pace) rides starting on April 3rd, from the parking lot behind the Fairview Park Post Office at West 220th Street & Lorain Road, 6:30 p.m., weather permitting. Usually 10 to 18 miles in length, these are recommended for beginning and slower riders. For details call Greg James at 440-331-9419.

Wednesday Evenings – The “Mod” (Moderate Pace) Rides will leave from the Olmsted Falls Public Library lower parking lot at 6:30 Wednesday nights, beginning April 4th, weather permitting, of course. These qualify as B rides, with distances varying from 20 to 40 miles, and will be led by Marc Snitzer and Greg James. For more information, contact Marc Snitzer at 440-236-3017, e-mail at msnit@juno.com, or Greg James at 440-331-9419 (email at clockwerke@aol.com).

Regular Club Wednesday Evenings – Moderate to fast pace, 20-30 mile rides starting at 6:30 pm from the parking lot of the Berea Library (in the Berea Commons area off of East Bridge Street and South Rocky River Road), weather permitting. For details, contact Jim Boland at 440-686-0108 (jboland@apk.net).

Weekend Club Rides

In the interest of looking out for the well-being of club members and guests, each ride will have a Ride Leader, who volunteers for the month, and a defined pace. Their responsibility is to keep the main group at that pace, and ensure that no riders are left behind. All riders must wear an approved helmet. The ride pace levels are as follows:

A –  Brisk pace with paceline likely, regrouping every 30 to 60 minutes with a 10-minute wait, maximum. Usual speed is 18 – 20+ mph.

B –  Touring pace with pacelines possible, regrouping every 30 to 45 minutes and waiting for all riders to assemble. Usual speeds are 15 – 18 mph.

C –  Relaxed pace with no pacelines and frequent regroups for all riders. Usual speeds are 12 – 15 mph.

If the scheduled ride for any given date is an invitational, or starts outside the tri-county area (Cuyahoga, Lorain, Medina), a pick-up ride will start from Olmsted Falls East River Park at the normal start time for the month.

Weekday Rides Returning This Month

The Tuesday Night Rides will start on April 3rd at 6:30 at the Fairview Park Post Office, weather permitting (start at 6:00 in Fall). Greg James will lead the rides this year, with some assistance from other individuals. As Class C rides, 10 to 18 miles in length, these are recommended for beginning and slower riders, plus new club members. Also a good way to make our acquaintance (invite someone you know). For more information, contact Greg James at 440-331-9419 (clockwerke@aol.com).

The Wednesday Night “Mod” Ride (moderate pace) leaves from the Olmsted Falls Public Library lower parking lot at 6:30 Wednesday nights, starting April 4th. Our routes are for those who prefer quiet country roads. By necessity, we may find ourselves on busy roads, but we try to limit those times to short stretches. Most days we get back before dark, but it's a good idea to have lights and reflectors, especially early and late in the season. The pace and speed of our rides varies depending on who shows up; we usually ride at a Class B pace. We can ride about 20 to 40 miles, but at the beginning and the end of the season it's usually shorter than that. For more information please call (or email) your fearless leaders Marc Snitzer at 440-236-3017 (msnit@juno.com), or Greg James at 440-331-9419 (clockwerke@aol.com).

In addition, there will be the Regular Wednesday Night Rides out of the Berea Library parking lot for the swifter riders. Contact Jim Boland for details (see above).

This early in the riding season, even with the early start of Daylight Savings Time, we strongly recommend using lights and reflectors on your bicycle, to reduce the risk of accidents: it helps to be seen, and to see the road.

The March, 2007 Club Meeting

The meeting started with the reading of the minutes by the Secretary. This was followed by the Treasurer’s report, which indicated a comfortable balance sufficient for operating expenses and upcoming projects. The Membership Chairman reported 77 paid members as of the meeting date.

Old business started with a report on the Long Distance Pre-Season Rides by Eric Overton: participants covered 86 miles on the first ride, and 107 on the second (in spite of unfavorable weather). These rides will continue through April. Next came a report on the Regular Club Wednesday Rides: ridership was down during the recent snowstorms, but was expected to resume with the usual enthusiasm shown by the participants. The starting point will remain at the Berea Library for the foreseeable future (see above).

New business started with an announcement regarding the April meeting (see below), after which Mark Kasmark and Greg James displayed the new Lake Erie Wheelers Sport Shirts to the members. Order forms for these shirts were provided, as were copies of the club ride schedule for 2007. There was a brief discussion on how to handle chronic freeloaders on the club rides, and then the meeting adjourned. John Sutori, the “Rogue Mechanic“ (he does not have a shop, but works out of his home), then gave an excellent presentation on bicycle maintenance, covering a number of topics from accessories selection to gauging wear and tear on drive train components.

The 2007 Women’s Rides Series

In order to provide as many opportunities as possible to ride amongst bicyclists with common interests, we are pleased to announce the Lake Erie Wheelers Women’s Rides, which will be held on the third Saturday of each month, from April through October. This year, Peggy Sands will lead these rides, at a C or B pace, from various starting points. For details, please contact Peggy at 440-320-5871 (p-sands@sbcglobal.net).

The 2007 Ohio Bike Path Series

This year we are proud to continue the popular Ohio Bike Path Series, conducted entirely on bicycle paths or all-purpose trails, supplementing the regular Sunday rides. These will usually be held the second Sunday of each month, from May to October, with an additional Bike Path Ride on the fourth Sunday of June through September, as we introduce a few new trails for some variety.

Last year we drew many members, their families, and some guests. We hope to attract new riders unused to riding in groups, folks uncomfortable riding on roads and competing with motor vehicles, and seasoned riders out for the pure joy of riding with friends. These will be “C” level rides, beginning at 10:00am, with a stop for lunch. All riders must wear a helmet and be club members, unless a signed signature card is obtained in advance. All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

The Ohio Bike Path rides, distances, & Ride Leaders, for the early 2007 Season:

May 13    Berea Falls to Scenic Park                                       28 miles   John Whitaker

June 10    Elyria to Kipton via North Coast Inland Trail         28 miles   Dan Izuka

June 24    Sippo Valley Trail                                                   20 miles   TBA

Please consult the 2007 Club Ride Schedule (included in member packet) for more Ohio Bike Path Rides.

Touring Division News

Tom Meara has stepped down as Chairman of the Touring Division. Until such time as someone steps forward to organize and lead the activities of the Touring Division, the number of events consists of the two tours listed, with known & committed participants.

Planned overnight tours for the 2007 Touring Season:

Tour Destination                                         Date                     Ride Captains

Stanford House (Pancake ride)                   May 5-6              TBA

Popcorn/Hancock Horizontal Hundred       Sept. 7-9              TBA

Prospective riders are expected to be physically fit, properly attired & equipped, with bicycles suitable for the routes in question (and adequately maintained).

The April, 2007 Club Meeting

Will be held on April 10, 2007, the second Tuesday of the month, at the Bike Authority Store at 7979 Broadview Rd., near Wallings Rd., in Broadview Heights. This will also be the last club meeting of the season. The regular club meetings will resume on October 9th, at a location yet to be determined, and will continue on the second Tuesday of each month thereafter.

-ADDED 2/15/07

LEW Club Weekend & Holiday Ride Schedule

Mar.   3       8:00    Long Distance Pre-Season Ride (L.D.P.S.R.) - Lodi to Oberlin - 122/73 flat miles

Mar.   4     10:00    Frostville Museum Pancake Ride - 20+ miles

Mar. 10       8:00    L.D.P.S.R. - Lodi to Wooster - 105/61 flat to rolling miles

Mar. 11     10:00    Berea Loop start at Bonnie Park - 20+ miles

Mar. 17       8:00    L.D.P.S.R. - Apple Creek to Doylestown - 134/72 flat to rolling miles

Mar. 18     10:00    Annual Buzzard Day Ride - Bonnie Park to Hinckley - 30 hilly miles

Mar. 24       8:00    L.D.P.S.R. - Overton to Wadsworth - 124/102 flat to rolling miles

Mar. 25     10:00    Olmsted Falls to Oberlin and Kipton - 50/60 miles

Mar. 31       8:00    L.D.P.S.R. - Chagrin Falls to Burton - 130/102 rolling miles

Apr.   1     10:00    Scenic Park to Euclid - 45 flat miles

Apr.   7       8:00    L.D.P.S.R. - Seville to Doylestown - 100+ flat to rolling miles

Apr.   8     10:00    Olmsted Falls to Medina - 46 miles

Apr. 14       8:00    L.D.P.S.R. - Chagrin Falls to Chardon - 130/90 rolling miles 

Apr. 15     10:00    Bonnie Park to Richfield - 40 hilly miles

Apr. 21       8:00    L.D.P.S.R. - Kent to West Branch State Park (Campbellsport) - 122/85 rolling miles

Apr. 21     10:00    Women’s Ride: Lakewood Park to Little Italy - 35 miles

Apr. 22       9:00    Olmsted Falls to Oberlin and Kipton - 50/60 miles

Apr. 28       8:00    L.D.P.S.R. - Oberlin to Wooster - 130/90 flat miles

Apr. 29       9:00    Brecksville (Station Road) to Kent - 50/60 miles

Please consult club website for maps & details

Weekday Rides:

Regular Club Wednesday Evenings – Moderately paced, 17-22 mile rides starting at 6:30pm from the parking lot of the Berea Library (in the Berea Commons area off of East Bridge Street and South Rocky River Road), weather permitting. For details, contact Jim Boland at 440-686-0108 (jboland@apk.net).
 

Weekend Club Rides
The club ride schedule for 2007 has been determined from March through October. In the interest of looking out for the well-being of club members and guests, each ride will have a Ride Leader (who volunteers for that particular month), plus a defined pace. It will be the Ride Leader’s responsibility to keep the main group at that pace, and ensure that no riders are left behind. All riders must wear an approved helmet. If the scheduled ride for any given date is an invitational, or starts outside the tri-county area (Cuyahoga, Lorain, Medina), a pick-up ride will start from the Olmsted Falls Library at the normal start time for the month.

Weekday Rides Returning in April
The Tuesday Night Rides will start on April 17 at 6:30pm at the Fairview Park Post Office, weather permitting (start at 6:00pm in Fall). Greg James will lead the rides this year, with some assistance from other individuals. As Class C rides, 10 to 18 miles in length, these are recommended for beginning and slower riders, plus new members. They are also a good way to make our acquaintance (invite someone you know). For more information, contact Greg James at 440-331-9419 (clockwerke@aol.com).
 

The Wednesday Night “Mod” Ride (moderate pace) leaves from the Olmsted Falls Public Library lower parking lot at 6:30pm Wednesday nights, starting April 18. Our routes are for those who prefer quiet country roads. By necessity, we may find ourselves on busy roads,

but we try to limit those times to short stretches. Most days we get back before dark, but it's a good idea to have lights and reflectors, especially early and late in the season. The pace and speed of our rides varies depending on who shows up; we usually ride at a Class B pace. In the beginning and end of the season we usually start out small, less than 20 miles, but can expand to nearly 40 as the season progresses. For more information please call (or email) your fearless leaders Marc Snitzer at 440-236-3017 (msnit@juno.com), or Greg James at 440-331-9419 (clockwerke@aol.com).

The 2007 Women’s Rides Series
In order to provide as many opportunities as possible to ride amongst bicyclists with common interests, we are pleased to announce the Lake Erie Wheelers Women’s Rides, which will be held on the third Saturday of each month, from April through October. This year, Peggy Sands will lead these rides, at a C or B pace, from various starting points. For details, please contact Peggy at 440-320-5871 (p-sands@sbcglobal.net).

The 2007 Ohio Bike Path Series
This year we are proud to continue the popular Ohio Bike Path Series, conducted entirely on bicycle paths or all-purpose trails, supplementing the regular Sunday rides. These will usually be held the second Sunday of each month, from May to October, with an additional Bike Path Ride on the fourth Sunday of June through September, as we introduce a few new trails for some variety.
Last year we drew many members, their families, and some guests. We hope to attract new riders unused to riding in groups, folks uncomfortable riding on roads and competing with motor vehicles, and seasoned riders out for the pure joy of riding with friends. These will be “C” level rides, beginning at 10:00am, with a stop for lunch. All riders must wear a helmet and be club members, unless a signed signature card is obtained in advance. All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

The Ohio Bike Path rides, distances, & Ride Leaders, for the early 2007 Season:
May 13 Berea Falls to Scenic Park 28 miles John Whitaker
Please consult the 2007 Club Ride Schedule (included in member packet) for more Ohio Bike Path Rides.

The February, 2007 Club Meeting
Had to be canceled due to unusually adverse weather conditions (It figures: Old Man Winter just had to make up for an unusually mild early winter).

The March, 2007 Club Meeting
Will be held on March 13, 2007, the second Tuesday of the month, at the Westlake Porter Library, located at Center Ridge Road and Dover Center Road, with entrances on both roads.

Touring Division News
Tom Meara will be stepping down as Chairman of the Touring Division. As of this writing, no individuals have stepped forward to continue the activities of the Touring Division. Consequently, the number of events has been condensed to two tours, listed below, with known and committed participants.

Planned overnight tours for the 2007 Touring Season:
Tour Destination             Date           Ride Captains
 Stanford House (Pancake ride)        May 5, 6 TBA

Prospective riders are expected to be physically fit, properly attired & equipped, with bicycles suitable for the routes in question (and adequately maintained).

2007 Dues Are Due

As of February 13, 65 members have renewed their memberships and dues for the year. This will be the last issue of CrankMail sent to last year’s members that do not renew before the next issue. Members also receive regular bike news via email for those members that provide an email address. Members not on the list should contact lakeeriewheelers@yahoo.com to be included in the email news. For members wishing to renew, a sample form is available on the website.